Name:
alpha alpha alpha-Trichlorotoluene 98%
Synonym:
Benzotrichloride; Benzenyl chloride; Phenylchloroform; (Trichloromethyl)benzene
CAS:
98-07-7
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:alpha alpha alpha-Trichlorotoluene 98%
Synonym:Benzotrichloride; Benzenyl chloride; Phenylchloroform; (Trichloromethyl)benzene
Synonym:Benzotrichloride; Benzenyl chloride; Phenylchloroform; (Trichloromethyl)benzene
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 98-07-7 | alpha, alpha, alpha-Trichlorotoluene | 98 | 202-634-5 |
| Hazard Symbols: T Risk Phrases: 22 23 37/38 41 45 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system and skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes. May cause cancer.Cancer suspect agent.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Causes severe eye irritation and possible burns.
Skin:
May cause severe skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May be harmful if swallowed.
May cause central nervous system depression.
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Exposure produces central nervous system depression.
Chronic:
May cause cancer in humans.
Harmful if swallowed. Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system and skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes. May cause cancer.Cancer suspect agent.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Causes severe eye irritation and possible burns.
Skin:
May cause severe skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May be harmful if swallowed.
May cause central nervous system depression.
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Exposure produces central nervous system depression.
Chronic:
May cause cancer in humans.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Get medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately.
If victim is fully conscious, give a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Skin:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Get medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately.
If victim is fully conscious, give a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Approach fire from upwind to avoid hazardous vapors and toxic decomposition products. Use of water will produce irritating and toxic vapors of hydrogen chloride. Hydrochloric acid solutions react with most metals, forming flammable hydrogen gas.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT get water inside containers. Use dry powder or carbon dioxide.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Approach fire from upwind to avoid hazardous vapors and toxic decomposition products. Use of water will produce irritating and toxic vapors of hydrogen chloride. Hydrochloric acid solutions react with most metals, forming flammable hydrogen gas.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT get water inside containers. Use dry powder or carbon dioxide.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide ventilation. Do not get water inside containers. Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Approach spill from upwind.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide ventilation. Do not get water inside containers. Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Approach spill from upwind.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not allow contact with water. Keep from contact with moist air and steam. Do not breathe vapor or mist.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from acids. Store protected from moisture. Store protected from light.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not allow contact with water. Keep from contact with moist air and steam. Do not breathe vapor or mist.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from acids. Store protected from moisture. Store protected from light.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits CAS# 98-07-7: Germany: 0.012 ppm TWA; 0.1 mg/m3 TWA Malaysia: 0.1 ppm Ceiling Russia: 0.2 mg/m3 TWA Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits CAS# 98-07-7: Germany: 0.012 ppm TWA; 0.1 mg/m3 TWA Malaysia: 0.1 ppm Ceiling Russia: 0.2 mg/m3 TWA Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color: oily, colorless to light yellow
Odor: penetrating odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 0.23 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 219-223 deg C @ 760 mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 0 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 211 deg C ( 411.80 deg F)
Flash Point: 97 deg C ( 206.60 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: 2.10 vol %
Explosion Limits, upper: 6.50 vol %
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Reacts.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.3800 g/ml
Molecular Formula: C7H5Cl3
Molecular Weight: 195.48
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. Material hydrolyzes in contact with moisture/water releasing toxic and corrosive fumes of hydrogen chloride and aqueous hydrochloric acid.
Conditions to Avoid:
Light, moisture, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Water, strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, aluminum, amines.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, phosgene, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, Chlorine gas: from contact with highly acidic material..
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. Material hydrolyzes in contact with moisture/water releasing toxic and corrosive fumes of hydrogen chloride and aqueous hydrochloric acid.
Conditions to Avoid:
Light, moisture, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Water, strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, aluminum, amines.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, phosgene, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, Chlorine gas: from contact with highly acidic material..
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 98-07-7: XT9275000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 98-07-7: Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 8 ppm/2H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 60 mg/m3/2H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 19 ppm/2H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 150 mg/m3/2H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 702 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1300 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 4 gm/kg.
Inhalation LC50 rat: 8.39 mg/l/1H (Velsicol).
Carcinogenicity:
alpha, alpha, alpha-Trichlorotoluene - ACGIH: A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen California: carcinogen, initial date 7/1/87 NTP: Suspect carcinogen IARC: Group 2A carcinogen Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 98-07-7: XT9275000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 98-07-7: Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 8 ppm/2H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 60 mg/m3/2H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 19 ppm/2H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 150 mg/m3/2H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 702 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1300 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 4 gm/kg.
Inhalation LC50 rat: 8.39 mg/l/1H (Velsicol).
Carcinogenicity:
alpha, alpha, alpha-Trichlorotoluene - ACGIH: A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen California: carcinogen, initial date 7/1/87 NTP: Suspect carcinogen IARC: Group 2A carcinogen Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: BENZOTRICHLORIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2226
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: BENZOTRICHLORIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2226
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: BENZOTRICHLORIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2226
Packing group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 98-07-7: 10 lb final RQ; 4.54 kg final RQ
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases:
R 45 May cause cancer.
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 23 Toxic by inhalation.
R 37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety Phrases:
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 98-07-7: 3
Canada
CAS# 98-07-7 is listed on Canadas NDSL List.
CAS# 98-07-7 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 98-07-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
